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We treat compliance as a standard, not a checkbox." } } ] } ] --- Serving Saint Louis, MO & Surrounding Areas [(314) 501-5444](tel:3145015444) [![SMPL Simple Property Management](/assets/smpl-logo-C4uMnBUP.png)](#/) [Home](#/) [Services](#/services) [Residential](#/residential-property-management-saint-louis-mo) [Rental Agency](#/real-estate-rental-agency-saint-louis-mo) [About](#/about) [Contact](#/contact) [☎ (314) 501-5444](tel:3145015444) ✕ [Home](#/) [Services](#/services) [Residential Management](#/residential-property-management-saint-louis-mo) [Rental Agency](#/real-estate-rental-agency-saint-louis-mo) [About Us](#/about) [Contact](#/contact) [☎ Call (314) 501-5444](tel:3145015444) # St. Louis’ Property Management Company That Makes It SMPL. Locally owned. Bureau-direct tenant screening. Smart home monitoring on every property. Call for a free rental analysis. [☎ Call Now (314) 501-5444](tel:3145015444) [Get Free Estimate](#/contact) Licensed & Insured Smart Home Monitoring 1,000+ Transactions Double Platinum Award Why We're Different ## Why Saint Louis Homeowners Call Us First 🔎 ### The Most Thorough Tenant Screening in Saint Louis We hold one of the only direct relationships with credit reporting bureaus available to a Saint Louis property management company — meaning we pull the full credit report, not the abbreviated version most managers settle for. You get the complete picture before anyone signs a lease. 📡 ### We Catch Problems Before You Ever Get a Call SMPL installs smart home monitoring in managed properties that detects water line breaks, carbon monoxide events, and power surges — alerting our team automatically, before your tenant even picks up the phone. Most property managers react. We prevent. 📊 ### Reporting That Goes Way Beyond the Rent Check Every owner gets monthly financial look-backs, quarterly P&L forecasting, bi-annual inspections with projected CapEx, and an annual property value report timed to lease expiration. Whether you own one unit or six, you always know exactly where you stand. 🏆 ### 10 Years. 1,000+ Transactions. Built in Saint Louis. We built the largest REO team in Missouri and completed over 1,000 transactions before launching SMPL. We didn’t come to property management to learn — we came to do it better than anyone else in this market. Social Proof ## See What Our Customers Say ⭐ Google Reviews embed will be placed here. Paste your Google Reviews widget code to display live customer reviews. Free Consultation ## Get Your Free Estimate Tell us about your property and we’ll provide a free rental analysis with no obligation. Whether you own one unit or a portfolio, we’ll show you exactly what your Saint Louis property should be earning. No obligation. Response within 1 hour during business hours. ### Request a Free Rental Analysis Full Name Phone Number Email Address Service Needed Select a service... Residential Property Management Real Estate Rental Agency Tenant Screening Rent Collection Property Maintenance Lease Agreements Property Marketing Rental Market Analysis Other Message (optional) ☎ Get My Free Estimate Property Management Solutions ## How We Help Saint Louis Property Owners ### Residential Property Management Owning a rental home in Saint Louis should not feel like a second job. Whether you inherited a south city brick bungalow or bought a duplex in Webster Groves as an investment, the day-to-day demands of managing a tenant can spiral fast. SMPL handles screening, maintenance, rent collection, and lease enforcement so you don’t have to think about it on a Tuesday afternoon. One property or several — we keep it moving. [Learn More →](#/residential-property-management-saint-louis-mo) ### Real Estate Rental Agency Are you trying to get your Saint Louis property leased quickly, to the right tenant, at the right price? Our rental agency services cover everything from market pricing and property marketing to application processing and lease execution. We know what tenants are looking for in every Saint Louis neighborhood — and we know how to position your property to attract the most qualified ones. [Learn More →](#/real-estate-rental-agency-saint-louis-mo) Core Services ## Full-Service Property Management for Saint Louis Owners 🔎 ### Tenant Screening A bad tenant placement doesn’t just cost you a month of rent — it can mean months of vacancy, legal fees, and repair bills that undo years of investment. SMPL runs the most thorough screening process available from any Saint Louis property management company, including bureau-direct full credit reports. [Learn More →](#/tenant-screening-saint-louis-mo) 💰 ### Rent Collection Chasing rent is one of the fastest ways to regret owning rental property. Our online payment portal lets tenants pay by bank transfer, debit, or credit card — with automatic recurring payments and automated reminders. Funds are direct deposited to your account with a full owner statement. [Learn More →](#/rent-collection-saint-louis-mo) 🔧 ### Property Maintenance Maintenance is where most property managers let owners down — slow responses, unknown vendors, and markups that eat into your return. SMPL uses a tenant portal for routine requests and a live emergency answering service for after-hours issues. [Learn More →](#/property-maintenance-saint-louis-mo) 📄 ### Lease Agreements A poorly written lease is a liability waiting to happen. Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 441 governs the landlord-tenant relationship, but Saint Louis City and County add their own layers. Our leases are drafted to be legally current, locally compliant, and clearly enforceable. [Learn More →](#/lease-agreements-saint-louis-mo) 📣 ### Property Marketing Vacancy days are the most expensive line item on any rental property’s P&L. SMPL markets your property across verified listing platforms with professional copy, accurate pricing based on current Saint Louis rental market data, and photos that present the property at its best. [Learn More →](#/property-marketing-saint-louis-mo) 📈 ### Rental Market Analysis Do you actually know what your Saint Louis rental property is worth right now? SMPL provides owners with a full rental market analysis at onboarding, a quarterly P&L forecast during management, and an annual property value report timed to lease expiration. [Learn More →](#/rental-market-analysis-saint-louis-mo) Coverage Area ## Proudly Serving Saint Louis and Surrounding Communities SMPL Property Management serves property owners across the greater Saint Louis metro area. From south city brick homes to suburban rentals in west county, we know the local market, the local contractors, and the local regulations that matter. Saint Louis, MO Fenton, MO Ballwin, MO Mehlville, MO St Charles, MO Arnold, MO Chesterfield, MO Oakville, MO The Hill, St Louis Barnhart, MO Clifton Heights, St Louis Affton, MO Crestwood, MO Town and Country, MO Ladue, MO St. Ann, MO Sappington, MO Dogtown, St Louis Kirkwood, MO Webster Groves, MO About SMPL ## Your Local Property Management Experts 📷 Team / Owner Photo Placeholder ### Built in Saint Louis. Built for Saint Louis. SMPL Property Management is a locally owned Saint Louis company built by a team with over a decade of real estate experience, 1,000+ completed transactions, and the track record of having built the largest REO operation in Missouri. Co-founded with Kathryn Wentz under a locally focused brokerage, SMPL was created with one belief: that owning rental property in Saint Louis should be simpler, more profitable, and better for the communities these properties sit inside. We are licensed, locally embedded, and operate with in-house technology — AI-assisted inspections, smart home monitoring, and owner reporting tools — that no other Saint Louis property management company has built. Every property we manage gets the same standard: thorough, transparent, and handled. Licensed & Insured 10 Years Experience 1,000+ Transactions Double Platinum Award Largest REO Team in MO Equal Housing Opportunity FAQ ## Common Questions How much does property management cost in Saint Louis? Our management fee is a percentage of monthly rent collected — you only pay when your property is producing income. We’ll walk you through our complete fee structure on your first call with no obligation. There are no hidden markups on maintenance and no surprise charges. How quickly can you get a tenant placed in my property? Placement time depends on the property, price point, and condition — but our marketing goes live immediately and our screening process turns around most applications within 24 to 48 hours. Pricing your property accurately from the start is the single biggest factor in reducing vacancy days, which is why we lead with a rental market analysis before we list. What happens if my tenant stops paying rent? We handle it. Our rent collection system sends automated reminders before and on the due date. If payment isn’t received during the grace period, we initiate the proper written notice process required under Missouri law — no skipped steps, no awkward landlord-to-tenant calls. If legal action becomes necessary, we coordinate with qualified local attorneys and document everything to protect your position. Do I need a property manager if I only own one unit in Saint Louis? Yes — especially if that unit is in an older south city property, a duplex, or a mixed-use building with its own compliance requirements. One bad tenant placement can cost more than years of management fees. One missed fair housing step can cost more than that. Professional management pays for itself when the alternative is absorbing those risks alone. How do you handle maintenance on older Saint Louis homes? We maintain relationships with Saint Louis contractors who specialize in pre-1940 construction — boiler and radiator systems, brick foundations, knob-and-tube adjacent wiring, cast iron plumbing. We don’t send a general handyman to diagnose a one-pipe steam system. Every vendor in our network is vetted, insured, and familiar with the building types in our portfolio. Are you fair housing compliant? Yes, fully and deliberately. Every applicant goes through the same documented screening process using the same criteria. Our lease language, listing copy, and screening decisions are reviewed against federal Fair Housing Act requirements, Missouri Human Rights Act standards, and Saint Louis City and County protected class extensions — which include source of income, sexual orientation, and gender identity on top of federal protections. We treat compliance as a standard, not a checkbox. ### Locations We Serve Fenton MO · Ballwin MO · Mehlville MO · St Louis MO · St Charles MO · Arnold MO · Chesterfield MO · Oakville MO · The Hill St Louis MO · Barnhart MO · Clifton Heights St Louis MO · Affton MO · Crestwood MO · Town and Country MO · Ladue MO · St. Ann MO · Sappington MO · Dogtown St Louis MO · Kirkwood MO · Webster Groves MO ## Ready to Hand It Off? We’ve Got It. Call now for a free rental analysis — no obligation, no pressure, just a clear picture of what your Saint Louis property should be earning. 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